“I'm certain that when communities are given the opportunity and responsibility to
work together for the environment, and promote tourism as a source of income, we are
advancing toward liberty, toward equity, and social justice.”

Consejo Regional Tsimané Mosetene – Pilon Lajas works to conserve Bolivia's Biosphere Reserve and to protect the rights of the indigenous peoples within the territory. The reserved area is collaboratively managed between Tsimané Mosetene Regional Council (CRTM) and Bolivia's National Service of Protected Areas. The initiative works to expel illegal poachers, promote local biodiversity conservation education, preserve local culture and traditions, promote sustainable agriculture, and improve local livelihoods.